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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1969
Page
4
Music department honored at cooperative banquet in the high school gym with about 250 attending. The Band Mothers club led the event themed Music Makes the World Go Round. Senior vocal award recipients and certificates for good work highlighted the program alongside numerous band and ensemble honors and awards.
Library board announces forty six long play records catalogued and ready for use. Gifted by RCA Record Division, the collection offers a fine variety for patrons to enjoy.
Boy Scout Court of Honor will be held Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at the Legion Hall. All parents families of present scouts and all prospective scouts are welcome.
Brownie Troop 131 will hold an investure ceremony and Mother’s Day Tea on Saturday May 10 at 1 30 PM at the American Legion Hall. All 25 girls have completed requirements to receive pins and become full fledged Brownies. Mothers are encouraged to attend as the girls unveil a surprise they have prepared after weeks of practice.
The Girl Scouts met May 5 for a regular session. Devana Tubaugh and Debbie Mikels performed clarinet solos for their music badge. Christy Whicker spoke on her white mouse for a pet badge. An Ivestiture ceremony for mothers is planned for Thursday May 42. The group will collect for Cerebral Palsy Saturday at 9:30, asking neighbors to give.
Paul Koffman was seriously burned on his arm and chest about 8 p.m. Monday while disconnecting a line from an anhydrous ammonia tank at the John Peterson farm north of town. He was flushed off at the Peterson home and rushed to Albia hospital where he remained through Wednesday.
A special SCA meeting at 8 p.m. May 12 will honor Supt. A. R. Fenton. An election of officers will be held. Committees include Mrs Richard Tubaugh, Mrs Carl Tisue, and Mrs Karl Tuttle for program, and Mr. and Mrs. Richard Raymie and Lois Hiatt for refreshments.
The regular May meeting of the Moravia Booster Club will be held this Thursday at 7 30 p m in the Moravia community building. A speaker is expected and refreshments will follow.
A compilation of Sunday services, Sunday School start times, and midweek activities for First Christian, Grace Circuit United Methodist, Wesley Chapel, Fairview, Nazarene, Salem United Methodist, Iconium United Methodist, and related church groups. Includes sermon topics, choir practices, MYF meetings, and community fellowship events.
In memory of our father and husband who died on May 10 1959. Those we love remain in our hearts and live forever in memory. Sadly missed by Ora Kaster Mr. and Mrs Dean Kaster Mr. and Mrs Larry Kaster Mr. and Mrs Dounie Kaster
John E. Spencer of Albis and Dixie Davis of Moravia returned May 1 from a trip to England to visit Mr Spencer’s daughter Mrs Carol Maberry. They flew from Ottumwa April 14 with a 7 hour ocean crossing and total travel about 20 hours visiting Leeds Harrogate Scarborough Edinburgh and attending a flower show. They marveled at English farming methods and prefer home in America.
Mrs Myna Williams of Moravia and Mr Herman Reichert of Centerville were united in marriage at 1 30 p m April 26 by Rev Wilford Marrs at the bride’s sister home in Brookfield Missouri A reception followed Attending were Elmer Stufflebean and other relatives The couple returned to Moravia April 28 and are making their home there
The library board met Saturday afternoon to discuss matters of business and future plans to receive new books. They welcomed patronage from the community.
The Moravia Garden Club met April 30 at Mrs Zell Callen's home with Mrs Max McDonough as co host. Seventeen members attended. Read letters from Harold anti litter chair Iowa Federation of Garden Clubs and from district director Mrs Ivan Harsh. Janet Fox reported Plant A Tree Week Arbor Day at the high school and presented a Sycamore tree to the school.
Marie Tisue writes thanks to friends and relatives for cards letters calls and prayers while at Iowa City hospital and after returning home She also notes appreciation for Rev Deedrick Rev F A Richardson and Crawfordsville neighbors and mentions Marie Mette Roland undergoing tests at St Joseph hospital in Centerville on Tuesday.
The American Legion Post marked its 50th year with a coop supper and social on Monday. Pitch games yielded high scores for Larry Brooks and Clarence Johnson, and for women winners Mrs. Harold Hudgens and Mrs. Bette Van Dorin. Door prize went to Mrs. Clarence Johnson. Auxiliary hosted with committees for ham, coffee, cake, prizes, tallies, and dining tables.
Moravia High School competed in the Blue Grass Conference at La Mont on Tuesday plagued by illness and pulled muscles. The team finished 5th among eight schools with Craig Miller taking 3rd in high jump and 4th in long jump, Wayne Tisue 4th in discus, Bob Self 5th in the mile, Rod Purdum 4th in 220, and relays placing 2nd in the 880 and 440. The mile medley and mile relays also featured Moravia runners with noted splits and placements.
The calendar lists events from May to June including district track meets at Adair and Norwalk, Lamont, a Scribbter class, athletic banquet, senior trip to Des Moines, school board meeting, operetta, library and science club meetings, junior and senior class trips, banquets, baccalaureate, senior night, commencement for seniors, an ice cream social, and grade work by teachers.
Gratitude is expressed for a grand opening success and floral offerings cards food in mourning of the writer's father. Recognition goes to Lynn Paris Donnie Self Ike Johnson of Osceola for prizes and Bolin Dairy Sweet hours. Special thanks to Mrs Marion Clayworth and sixth grade class.
Moravia council met Tuesday to discuss a new nightwatchman and acquiring one of Standard Oil bulk tanks. Kenneth Condra arranged with Standard Oil to sell the 10,000 gallon tank for one dollar for road oil storage, with pipe for street markets. bulk plant dismantling to follow.
Moravia girls track closes regular season with undefeated district meets against Chariton. Vicki Van Dorin sets school discus record at 91 ft, with multiple firsts including Claudia Miller in 100 yd dash and 320 meter shuttle relay. Team prepares for Adair district meet and Federation Track Meet on May 31.
Moravia Senior Band participated in the State Large Group Contest at Pekin Packwood High School on Saturday May 3. The group played two full concert numbers lasting about fifteen minutes and earned a division award. This marks Moravia’s highest large group rating since 1966.
Elementary pupils from kindergarten through sixth grade will present a spring musical Friday afternoon May 9 at 2 PM in the grade school gymnasium. The public is invited to attend.
The Moravia Order of Eastern Stars holds a regular meeting Tuesday May 13 at 4:00 p.m. in the Masonic Temple. Visiting members are welcome. Bea French W M and Maxine Main Secretary invite attendees.
The Fano Bureau held a saute driving demonstration for high school students to show how speed increases stopping distance. Edward Adams notes the tests used a specially equipped car with students and teachers participating, and results followed.
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